Tag: Revolutionary War

An actor portrays 1770s highwayman and traitor Sandy Flash.Newtown Square

Colonial Farmstead in Newtown Square Brings Highwayman Sandy Flash to Life

The Colonial Pennsylvania Farmstead at Ridley Creek State Park in Newtown Square has brought highwayman Sandy Flash back to life in a living history play…

The William Peters House is going up for sale for the first time in six decades.Real Estate Listings

Historic William Peters House in Chadds Ford Hits Market for First Time in Six Decades

The historic William Peters House in Chadds Ford which traces its roots back to before the Revolutionary War has hit the market for the first…

Delaware River in New HopeTravel

Who Knew? America’s Coolest Suburb Is in Bucks County

More of Pennsylvania’s 43 million visitors are including a small town in Bucks County as part of their itinerary, visiting America’s coolest suburb…

The family of Revolutionary War officer and former Philadelphia Mayor Samuel Miles had been looking for the grave of their ancestor for years when they heard about the remains uncovered in a 310-year-old cemetery in Old City.Historic

Family Members Hope Remains Uncovered in Old City Will Solve Mystery of Former Philly Mayor Samuel Miles’ Grave

Andrea Miles and her father, Floyd, had been looking for the grave of their ancestor Col. Samuel Miles, a Revolutionary War officer and former Mayor…

Matamoras, PA, USA October 11, 2022: A Smile Your In Pennsylvania Pursue Your Happiness sign at the Welcome Center in Matamoras.Pennsylvania

National Pennsylvania Day is Today, Here's What to Know About The Keystone State

Today is National Pennsylvania Day, which makes it the ideal moment to showcase what makes our commonwealth such an amazing place to live, according to…

A piece of old cloth bought at Goodwill turned out to be part of George Washington’s war tent. It is now on display at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia.Historic

Tattered Piece of Cloth Found at Goodwill That Turned Out to Be Historic Now Displayed at Philly Museum

Richard “Dana” Moore, a digger and amateur collector, first ran into a listing for a scrap of fabric claiming to be a piece of George…

Upper Merion Detective Brendan Dougherty helped locate a Revolutionary War musket that had been stolen in 1968 from the Valley Forge Historical Society.Museums

Upper Merion Detective Aids in Revolutionary War Musket Return

A Revolutionary War-era musket that has been missing for 50 years has finally made its way back to Philadelphia with the help of Upper…

Doans Cove in Bucks CountyTourism

Secret Cave Found That Was Hideout for Revolutionary War Outlaws

A secret cave that used to house Revolutionary War outlaws – British spies and armed thieves also known as the Doan gang – was recently discovered in…

Mouns Jones HouseHistoric

Exton Man, Gene Delaplane, Digs Up the Past at the Oldest Home Still Standing in Berks County

Exton resident Gene Delaplane, a former history teacher and the president of the Society for Pennsylvania Archaeology’s local chapter, is among a group of…

The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, named after the Polish Revolutionary War hero who spent some of his life in Philadelphia, is America's tiniest national park.Outdoors

WSJ: Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia is America’s Smallest National Park

The Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial in Philadelphia carries the often mispronounced name of the Polish-born Revolutionary War hero and military engineer and is also…

This marks the first time that the business has gone up for sale since it was launched by Richard Allman in 1983. It had been owned by William Penn until 1632.Real Estate

Historic North Wales Property Once Owned By William Penn Goes Up For Sale For $7M

Joseph Ambler Inn, a historic property once owned by William Penn, has gone onto the market for $7 million, writes Justin Heinze for Patch.

The…

Maurice Stephens House in Valley Forge National Historical House.Philadelphia Region

9 Must-Visit Revolutionary War Attractions Near Valley Forge National Historical Park

If you’ve explored the hallowed grounds of Valley Forge National Historical Park and are eager to delve deeper into the Revolutionary War’s rich…

Guests check out the plants in the Longwood Gardens conservatory.Tourism

15 Fun Places to Go After Visiting Longwood Gardens in 2024

Visiting Longwood Gardens is a magical experience, especially if you stay for the dazzling Festival of Fountains that lights up the evening during summer.

Since…

Doan gang camp.Historic

Mercer Museum to Open New Major Exhibition About The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution

The Doan Gang: Outlaws of the Revolution is officially open at the Mercer Museum on May 4, according to a staff report from The Island…

The Franklin Institute has been named among the best museums in the nation. It is one of 4 Philadelphia museums on the listPhiladelphia

4 Philadelphia Museums Make USA TODAY’s 10 Best List

USA TODAY has named four Philadelphia museums to its “10Best” list of museums, writes Damon C. Williams for Philly Burbs.

Readers and the voting public…

Re-enactors like John B. Kelly of Drexel Hill celebrate the Revolutionary War crossing of the Delaware every Christmas.Historic

For 33 Years, He's Crossed the Delaware With George Washington

John B. Kelly of Drexel Hill likes to time travel back to Colonial America for Christmas.

A 1776 Christmas, to be specific, writes Maria Pownall…

Frankford Avenue Bridge is the oldest in the nation.Historic

Philadelphia is Home to the Oldest Bridge in the United States — the Frankford Avenue Bridge

As a state that has had a presence in the United States since its earliest days, its largest city — Philadelphia — has its share of historic…

A visitor to the Christian C. Sanderson Museum in Chadds Ford looks through an exhibit.Museums

Christian Sanderson's Unique Collection Gives a Peek Into Chadds Ford History

The Christian C Sanderson Museum, a Chadds Ford museum collection is an eclectic mix built from one man’s curiosity, but it’s also a…